OH MY! Francisco Alvarez scored on a foul pop up to first base! https://t.co/UZlEi9P02C Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: Alvarez broke from third on the foul pop caught by the first baseman and crossed home without a throw beating him.

Why it matters: The play manufactures a run without a base hit. It rewards a clean read and aggressive secondary lead on a ball most runners hold on.

What to watch: Watch whether the inning builds after the unusual run scores.

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